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Pete Doherty leads a charmed life. Last week he escaped with just a £750 fine after 13 wraps of heroin were found in his coat pocket - as he left a court case. It inspired us to look back at a few other shameful drug arrests. Turns out rock stars quite often break the law. Who knew? Pic: PA Photos

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